The Russian economy is in tatters, and were it not for a massive ($37 billion) International Monetary Fund led rescue package in July, things would now be a lot worse in the country. Just prior to the IMF package the rouble was said to be on the edge of a precipice. Short-term interest rates were up…
The idea predominantly sustained throughout the book of Daniel is… one dominion under diverse administrations, styled the kingdom of men, or of Babylon, as opposed to the kingdom of Judah, which is Yahweh’s. Both these kingdoms have their times, or periods, during which their reigns are unrivall…
Rome versus Zion – The Day of Yahweh is at Hand Read More »
Israeli-Palestinian Stalled Peace Process May Be Revived
Recent developments in the Middle East indicate that the peace process which has stalled for some months may be on the verge of being revived—although slowly, as usual.
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is continually under…
Israel, the Tarshish Alliance and Russia Read More »
This is the title of an article published in the Intelligence Digest and referred to in the following remarks by Brother Rob Thiele. By contrast, we are encouraged by the words of the Lord, “when ye see these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up your heads for your redemption d…
An interesting article in The Australian Financial Review on 21/10/97 under the title “The Anxiety Backlash”, highlighted the sense of insecurity felt by many people today. In the article, political commentator Malcom McGregor quotes from a recent publication, Democracy’s Discontent, in which …
Men’s hearts failing them for fear Read More »
A number of Watchman articles have noted the parlous state of the Russian economy, and a recent article in The Economist with the above heading continues the refrain. The article commences: “As the country’s tax revenues, reserves and credibility shrivel, the question facing Russia and its credi…
Russian Debt – Default Setting Read More »
The above quotation from Ecclesiastes 9:3, sums up the prevailing mood of the people of the world today. From Seattle to Melbourne to Prague to Israel and Gaza, and to Copenhagen, there have been riots demonstrations and protests. Powerless to prevent the mob rule overcoming the rule of law, the aut…
“The Heart of the Sons of Men is Full of Evil and Madness” Read More »
Jerusalem an Immovable Rock
Consider the headlines! “Talks Crash on Rock of Jerusalem” (The Australian 27.7.00)—US President Bill Clinton has tried to put the best face on the failure of the Middle East summit, but nothing can hide the chasm between the Israelis and the Palestinians on the st…
The Nations Gather for Armageddon Read More »
A recent article in the 25 April edition of The Bulletin magazine by Dr Peter Carnley, Anglican Archbishop of Perth, caused quite a rumpus in the church. The article was all the more significant in that Dr Carnley was installed five days later as Anglican Primate of Australia, in St Andrew’s Cathe…
Upheaval in the Anglican Church Read More »
Much is happening in the areas of prophetic interest, largely unreported by the Australian media which seems to be too preoccupied with their love of sport to notice. The following is just some of the recent developments.
Israel / United States Defence Pact
The Jerusalem daily Haaretz reported dur…
Signs of the Times Read More »
